Conspiracy Theories

The world’s most controversial events, and the complex beliefs behind them. From Bigfoot sightings to bitcoin takeovers, alien landings to assassinations, who’s shaping the narrative — and why? Conspiracy Theories is a Spotify Podcast. New episodes Wednesdays.

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History
True Crime
Society & Culture
226
Mafia Pt. 2: Presidents, Hitmen, Spies
43 min
227
Mafia Pt. 1: The Rise of La Cosa Nostra
43 min
228
The Man in the Iron Mask
39 min
229
The Sickness of Pont-Saint-Esprit
38 min
230
J. Edgar Hoover Pt. 6: The Bizarre End & Politi...
38 min
231
J. Edgar Hoover Pt. 5: Smear Campaigns
43 min
232
J. Edgar Hoover Pt. 4: Surveilling King & Kennedys
42 min
233
J. Edgar Hoover Pt. 3: Hunting for Spies
39 min
234
J. Edgar Hoover Pt. 2: Gangsters, Nazis and Com...
44 min
235
J. Edgar Hoover Pt. 1: The Birth of the FBI
44 min
236
The Shergar Kidnapping
42 min
237
The 1968 Kentucky Derby
38 min
238
Conspiracies of the Grateful Dead Pt. 2
32 min
239
Conspiracies of the Grateful Dead Pt. 1
36 min
240
The Gardner Museum Heist Pt. 2
40 min
241
The Gardner Museum Heist Pt. 1
39 min
242
Soviet Espionage: Julius and Ethel Rosenberg Pt. 2
41 min
243
Soviet Espionage: Julius and Ethel Rosenberg Pt...
44 min
244
The Grenfell Tower Fire Pt. 2
39 min
245
The Grenfell Tower Fire Pt. 1
After a deadly residential fire in London broke out on the 4th floor of a concrete highrise, 71 people died. Survivors and loved ones were left asking: How did the fire spread so quickly — when it never should have spread beyond the 4th floor at all?
36 min
246
The Death of Bruce Lee
Ever since his death in 1973, Bruce Lee’s fans have wondered how the 32-year-old martial artist could’ve died so suddenly. Some believe his death was supernatural – the result of a family curse.
31 min
247
The Hollywood Star Whackers
In 2010, Randy and Evi Quaid alleged they’d been targeted by a shadowy cabal bent on ruining their reputations. The same group, they claimed, may have been responsible for the downfalls and deaths of stars like Heath Ledger and Michael Jackson.
37 min
248
“No Evidence of Risk” (FDA Pt. 2)
In 1999, an FDA food investigator found traces of mercury in America’s favorite sweetener. But when she presented her findings, she was told to stop her research.
41 min
249
Embalmed Beef & Fatal Snake Oil (FDA Pt. 1)
Long before the days of expiration dates and ingredient labels, the drug and food industries were an unregulated Wild West plagued by false advertising, fake cure-alls, and manufacturers that would do anything to cut costs. The public health scandals weren’t far behind.
41 min
250
Animal Espionage
Cats become creatures of warfare, pigeons are given a mission, insects are turned into spy bugs… Throughout history all manner of animals have been trained up as wartime allies and agents. But have governments gone too far?
40 min